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03 May, 2025

Vizhinjam Port Poised to Transform Indian Ocean Trade, Boosting Maldives and Region

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India — On a balmy Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport (Vizhinjam) in Kerala’s capital, a $1.06 billion project hailed as India’s first deep-water dedicated container transshipment

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27 Oct, 2025

Dossier: Escalating Cigarette and Vape Smuggling in the Maldives: The 241 Committee Report and the Hulhumalé Port Heist

Dossier: Escalating Cigarette and Vape Smuggling in the Maldives: The 241 Committee Report and the Hulhumalé Port Heist Executive Summary In October 2025, the Maldives faces a severe crisis in tobacco product

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28 Oct, 2025

Follow-Up Report: Deepening Tobacco Smuggling Crisis in the Maldives

Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim’s remarks now carry heightened urgency: “There are more smuggled cigarettes than cigarettes imported with duty. The same is true of vape. Vape is available. There are social media

Captain Hussain Shafeeq Appointed Managing Director of MPL

Captain Hussain Shafeeq has been appointed as the Managing Director of Maldives Ports Limited. The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board announced the decision on social media, confirming that he will serve as board

22 Apr, 2026

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CHEC begins survey work as Thilafushi port relocation moves into first phase

China Harbour Engineering Company has begun the initial design and survey work for the first phase of the Thilafushi port project, according to Maldives Ports Limited. The company was awarded the contract

01 Apr, 2026

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MPL Opens EOI Window for Detailed Designs of Thilafushi Port Terminal

The Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has opened the opportunity for interested parties to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the detailed design of the Thilafushi Port terminal and its associated facilities. EOIs

11 Mar, 2026

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MPL Clears 38,836 Containers in First Week of March as Food Imports Surge

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) processed 38,836 containers in the first eight days of March, according to newly released operational statistics from the state‑owned company. The figure covers both 20‑foot and 40‑foot units,

09 Mar, 2026

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Hithadhoo Port Positioned as Southern Economic Hub as New Services Launched

ADDU CITY, — Hithadhoo Port is set to become the economic centre of the southern region, the head of Hithadhoo Port Limited (HPL) said on Saturday, as the government inaugurated three major

08 Feb, 2026

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MPL Awarded Contract to Develop Bonded Zone at Addu Commercial Port

ADDU CITY, — Maldives Ports Limited has been awarded the contract to establish a bonded zone at the commercial port in Addu City, a project the government says will expand regional trade

08 Feb, 2026

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Anti-Corruption Commission Sends Case Against Ports Chief for Duty Prosecution

Male’, Maldives: The Anti-Corruption Commission has referred a case involving Mohammed Rishwan, the chief executive of Maldives Ports Limited, to duty prosecution as investigators examine allegations that he misused his authority while serving

21 Jan, 2026

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Maldives Launches First-Ever Degree in Port Management Amid Regional Gaps

MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) and the Maldives National University (MNU) have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding to introduce the country’s first accredited degree in port management, a

12 Nov, 2025

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State-Owned Enterprises Stretch Their Mandates, Raising Concerns Among Local Firms

DUBAI — The first batch of ambulances procured under a Maldivian government initiative has passed inspection in Dubai. Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), the state-owned enterprise is overseeing the purchase. Eighteen vehicles were

30 Oct, 2025

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At the Helm of Maldives’ Maritime Ambitions, a CEO Bent on Upgrades

Mohammed Wajeeh Ibrahim is feeling confident these days about the ability of Maldives Ports Limited, the state-owned company he leads, to handle surging trade as the nation embarks on an ambitious overhaul

06 Mar, 2024

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MPL - Page 2

Vizhinjam Port Poised to Transform Indian Ocean Trade, Boosting Maldives and Region

Dossier: Escalating Cigarette and Vape Smuggling in the Maldives: The 241 Committee Report and the Hulhumalé Port Heist

Follow-Up Report: Deepening Tobacco Smuggling Crisis in the Maldives

Captain Hussain Shafeeq Appointed Managing Director of MPL

CHEC begins survey work as Thilafushi port relocation moves into first phase

MPL Opens EOI Window for Detailed Designs of Thilafushi Port Terminal

MPL Clears 38,836 Containers in First Week of March as Food Imports Surge

Hithadhoo Port Positioned as Southern Economic Hub as New Services Launched

MPL Awarded Contract to Develop Bonded Zone at Addu Commercial Port

Anti-Corruption Commission Sends Case Against Ports Chief for Duty Prosecution

Maldives Launches First-Ever Degree in Port Management Amid Regional Gaps

State-Owned Enterprises Stretch Their Mandates, Raising Concerns Among Local Firms

At the Helm of Maldives’ Maritime Ambitions, a CEO Bent on Upgrades

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